Hey, thanks for stopping by! If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to the RSS feed. You can also subscribe to BikeHacks by email. Thanks for visiting!Alex over at BicycleTutor.com keeps the good stuff coming with this text-and-video tutorial on overhauling your threaded headset. Do it once a year, whether you think you [...]
Overhaul Your Threaded Headset
March 23rd, 2008 · No Comments
Tags: · bearings, grease, headset, lube, maintenance, video
Service Your CrankBrothers Eggbeaters
March 22nd, 2008 · No Comments
Personally, I ride the CrankBrothers 50/50 because I like the utility of platform pedals. But if you rock their Eggbeaters then Ben over at Pedal! Damn It! has an excellent walk-through on how to properly service your CrankBrothers Eggbeaters.
Tags: · grease, lubrication, maintenance, pedals
8+ Ways To Ugly Your Bike
February 5th, 2008 · 4 Comments
If you’ve ever had to lock your bike up out of your sight in a publicly accessible place, you are probably familiar with the gnawing feeling in your gut that makes you wonder if your ride will still be there when you return. There are ways to help alleviate the gnawing, not the least of [...]
Tags: · cranks, diy, duct tape, frame, grease, handlebars, inner tube, lock, rack
Commuting: The War on Grime
December 21st, 2007 · No Comments
Bicycle commuting can be an ugly business at times. For example, after my bike had been left dormant for a few weeks while I traveled it rebelled against me and decided to lose the chain while shifting gears. Not only that, the chain doubled up on itself and it took both hands to get it [...]
Tags: · chain, cleaning, frame, grease, maintenance

